Iggy Azalea Doesn't Disappoint With Her #BussItChallenge

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Erica Banks is stunned by Iggy Azalea's #BussItChallenge.

I'm sure plenty of people probably would've lost their minds throughout the pandemic if it weren't for TikTok. The platform became one of the biggest in social media and the viral challenges it produced have spilled into other platforms like Instagram and Twitter. Beyond that, it's also been an incredibly useful tool for artists to get their music to spread quickly. Often times, it's songs that have been out for a while that end up gaining traction months down the line.

That's the case with Erica Banks' hit record, "Bussit." The single was released in 2020 and received some support upon its release but it wasn't until the past few weeks that it began to make a global impact. Women from across the world have been showcasing their at-home look vs. done-up swag over the course of a few seconds on TikTok. It's taken on a South Asian remix, as well, with many of the industry's most prominent women sharing their own version of the challenge.

The latest being none other than Iggy Azalea. The Australian rapper slid through with a quick TikTok beginning with her in sweats before switching out into more sexy attire fitting for the song's theme.

While she did receive certain criticism for her take on the challenge, she did get approval from the only person that really matters: Erica Banks. The Dallas rapper hit Twitter with excitement by Iggy's approval of the song. It's certainly a big look for Banks and with the recent success, it doesn't seem like things will be slowing down for her anytime soon. 

Check out Iggy's take on the #BussItChallenge below as well as Erica Banks' reaction. 


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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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